Beverly Hills / Rolling Oaks Subdivision

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land surfaces or underground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive materials, and can absorb substances from animal or human activities.

Potential contaminants in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants including salts and metals that occur naturally or result from urban runoff, wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, mining, or farming
• Pesticides and herbicides from agricultural activities, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, stormwater runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants that occur naturally or result from oil/gas production and mining

To ensure tap water safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. The FDA sets similar standards for bottled water to provide equivalent public health protection. All drinking water, including bottled varieties, may reasonably contain at least small amounts of some contaminants, which doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk.

For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Certain populations may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than the general public. People undergoing chemotherapy, transplant recipients, those with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants may face increased infection risks. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers about their drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on reducing Cryptosporidium and other microbial infection risks are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

At Rolling Oaks Utilities, we continuously strive to improve our water treatment processes and protect our water resources. We're committed to ensuring water quality. If you have questions or concerns about this information, please call any listed number.

1. How often is Beverly Hills municipal water tested?
2. What causes water hardness in the Beverly Hills area?
3. Are there specific home filtration systems recommended for local contaminants?
4. How can residents report water quality concerns?
5. What steps is the utility taking to address contamination issues?